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Auburn wins the Showdown, sweeping the Virginia Cavaliers
From the opening set to the final point, the Auburn Tigers delivered a dominant performance, sweeping the Virginia Cavaliers 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-21) to earn the victory in the inaugural Showdown at the Net.
Auburn looks to make a statement against Virginia
By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | September 8Coming off strong performances in their first five matches this season, the Tigers face Virginia to tip off the inaugural SEC-ACC Showdown at the Net.
Auburn breaks AP poll drought, ranked for first time since 2021
By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 8Following victories over Baylor and Ball State, Auburn football finds itself ranked in the AP poll for the first time since Week 11 of the 2021 season.
Auburn's women's soccer secures final victory before conference play
By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | September 7Following a 2-0 victory against Utah Valley on September 1st, Auburn (4-2-1) routed Florida Gulf Coast University (2-3-1) 5-0 at home to close out non-conference play.
Explosive rushing game carries Auburn against Ball State
By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | September 7With starting running back Damari Alston sidelined with a shoulder injury, fans wondered how Auburn’s running back room would fare against Ball State. Alston had taken over Jarquez Hunter’s mantle and was the leading rusher for Auburn against Baylor last week. However, the Tigers' running backs brought the heat last night, contributing half of Auburn’s 42 points.
Auburn's defense shuts down Ball State in 42-3 blowout
By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 7Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin and his unit silenced some of their doubters Saturday night, holding Ball State to three points in a 42-3 blowout victory.
Auburn moves to 2-0 after a decisive victory at home
By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | September 6The Auburn offense started off sluggish but found their groove en route to a 42-3 win against Ball State for their first home game of the year. The Tigers offense led by Jackson Arnold amassed 271 total pass yards along with 224 rush yards but the real story of the night for the team was the defense who was unwavering allowing only five first downs and 68 yards in total on the night.
Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Ball State
By Sports Staff | September 6Auburn and Ball State are set to face off in the Tigers' first home game of the season. Here’s what some of our sports staff has to say about the matchup between the Tigers and Cardinals, complete with score predictions and analysis. Jackie Dominguez, Sports Editor: Auburn 45 - 17 Auburn is riding ...
Get to know: Ball State
By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | September 5Auburn football is set to play its 2025 home opener on Saturday, hosting the Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Coming off a season-opening win against Baylor, Auburn enters this matchup with a 1-0 record and with the chance to build momentum and stay undefeated.
Auburn volleyball takes care of business at home versus Jackson State
By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | September 5Auburn dominated at home, leading from start to finish in a 3-0 win that moved the team to 4-1 on the season.
Auburn to host Jackson State in second home volleyball match of 2025
By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | September 4Auburn hosts Jackson State in its second home match of the 2025 season on Friday night at Neville Arena. The matchup provides both teams with an opportunity to improve their early-season records.
Auburn looks to improve to 2-0 on the season with a win over Ball State
By Marshall Downing | Sports Writer | September 4After securing the victory over Baylor in Waco last week, Auburn has its sights set on a home matchup with the Ball State Cardinals.
Tigers shut out Utah Valley for third clean sheet of the season
By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 2Auburn managed to defeat Utah Valley 2-0 with strong defense and two well-timed goals on Monday afternoon at UCCU Stadium in Orem, Utah.
Tigers collect season-high eight aces in 3–1 win over St. John’s
By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 1Behind steady serving, balanced offense, and improved defensive play, Auburn volleyball picked up its second win of the season on Saturday afternoon, defeating St. John’s 3-1 at the Cardinal Classic.
Banana Ball is headed to The Plains: Auburn baseball to host Savannah Bananas
By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 1The newest baseball craze is headed to The Plains. Auburn baseball will host the Banana Ball All-Stars in a fall exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:00 p.m. CST at Plainsman Park. “We’re excited to bring Banana Ball to Plainsman Park, creating a great opportunity and experience for both our ...
Auburn sweeps Morehead State behind Dreves’ career performance
By William Halliday | Sports Writer | August 31Auburn bounced back in dominant fashion Saturday morning, sweeping Morehead State, 25-21, 25-18, 25-17 behind a strong offensive outing and a career day from sophomore outside hitter Lauren Dreves.
Big cleats to fill: Who stepped up when it mattered?
By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | August 30This season, one of the biggest questions surrounding Auburn football was who would fill the gaps left by Auburn alumni who went pro in the 2025 NFL draft.
Auburn cross country opens season with women’s title, men’s runner-up finish
By Reid Cuthbertson | Sports Writer | August 30Auburn cross country opened the 2025 season Thursday evening at the JSU Foothills Invitational in Oxford, Alabama, with strong showings from both squads against regional competition.
Auburn volleyball faces St. John’s in final Cardinal Classic match
By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | August 30Auburn volleyball will face St. John’s this weekend, wrapping up play at the Cardinal Classic in Louisville. Entering the tournament with a clean slate, the Tigers are 0‑0 to start their 2025 campaign after finishing last season 14‑13 overall and 4‑12 in SEC play. After closing 2024 with an 11‑match losing streak, Auburn looks to bounce back in a competitive non‑conference setting.















